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theme
the central idea or lesson to be learned from the story
climax
highest point in the conflict
resolution
the end of a story
stanza
A stanza is a division or grouping of lines in a poem, often with a specific rhyme scheme or meter. Stanzas help organize and structure the poem, providing a visual and rhythmic framework. They are somewhat analogous to paragraphs in prose. Stanzas can vary in length, and the number of lines in a stanza can contribute to the overall structure and flow of the poem.
simile
a comparison of two unlike things using like or as
metaphor
a comparison of two things not using like or as
imagery
words that appeal to the senses
hyperbole
an exaggeration or overstatement
first person point of view
written from the personal (“I”) point of view
second person point of view
speaking directly to the reader (“you”)
third person point of view
speaking from an outside perspective (the narrator is not part of the story)
bias
a preference for or dislike of something or someone
propaganda
information that is spread with the intention to persuade readers of a view
compare vs contrast
compare: to examine what things have in common
contrast: to examine how things are different
thesis
a sentence that clearly describes what the author plans to discuss
